Course Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What is the aim of the Vehicle Immobilisers wheel clamping Course?
To work as a SIA Vehicle immobilisers (wheel clamper), SIA door Supervisors or SIA Security Guard in the UK you will need to have an SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
One of the requirements of the SIA licence is that you hold a recognised qualification, and the BTEC (QCF) Level 2 National Certificate for vehicle immobilisers (wheel clamping) from EDEXCEL meets the requirement for the SIA Licence.
The SIA vehicle immobilisers (wheel clamper) course is run over three days and has 27 hours of tuition and 2 hours of exams. The exams consist of three multiple-choice papers.
Q:
Who is the vehicle immobilisers wheel clampers training for?
New entrants to the security industry and those who are returning to it having previously worked prior to the introduction of SIA licensing in 2004. Everyone will need to undertake the SIA training to be able to apply for the SIA licence.
Q:
What are the benefits of the vehicle immobilisers wheel clampers training?
The SIA recognised Level 2 National Certificate for vehicle immobilisers (wheel clampers) will enable you to apply to the SIA for a vehicle immobilisers (wheel clampers) licence, and by obtaining this SIA licence you will increase your employment opportunities.
You can work as a vehicle immobilisers (wheel clamper).
Although the course syllabus will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to pass the exams, our instructors will also demonstrate to you the real life practicalities of being a vehicle immobiliser (wheel clamper), so that when you eventually start work you will feel much more confident in your new role
Q:
How long is the VI Licence valid for?
The SIA Vehilce Immobilisation licence is valid for 1 year.
Q:
Where can I work as a Vehicle Immobiliser?
You can work as a self employed Vehicle Immobiliser or be employed by one of the many Parking Enforcement companies.
Q:
I would like to work for private land owners, is this the right course for me?
Yes, this licence is a requirement for any one working in the capacity of a vehile immobiliser (wheel clamper) on private land.
Q:
Is this course a legal requirement?
If you would like to work as vehicle immobiliser it is a must to have an SIA Licence, working without an SIA Licence is a criminal offence and could lead to financial penalities and imprisionment.
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How is this course assessed?
This course is assessed by 3 externally marked multiple choice questions.
